Aerospace
Helping aerospace manufacturers produce more, perform better and maximise value across the product lifecycle.
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Working alongside the aerospace industry
The future of aerospace depends on manufacturing that can deliver at rate, reduce costs and maximise the value of every product throughout its life. For more than 15 years, NMIS has helped the aerospace industry develop, prove and scale advanced manufacturing technologies that increase production, reduce costs and extend asset life.
Combining multidisciplinary engineering expertise, industrial-scale facilities and specialist manufacturing capabilities, NMIS supports organisations across the aerospace value chain.
From early technology development and production readiness through to in-service performance, repair and asset life extension, we help solve complex manufacturing challenges and accelerate the adoption of new technologies.
What we help with
Supporting the products that keep aerospace moving
From structures and propulsion to aircraft systems and MRO, NMIS expertise spans every major aerospace product area, helping manufacturers improve how products are made, maintained and kept in service.
Helping manufacturers produce lighter, stronger and more efficient aerospace structures
From wing structures, landing gear and nacelles to access panels and floor beams, we work alongside industry to improve manufacturing performance, reduce production costs and accelerate production readiness through engineering expertise, advanced manufacturing and process optimisation.
Improving manufacturing performance
Improving manufacturing processes, tooling and validation to improve quality, repeatability and productivity at industrial scale.
Accelerating production readiness
Developing, proving and validating new manufacturing technologies to support confident industrial adoption.
Developing the manufacturing technologies behind next-generation aerospace propulsion
From turbine components and engine structures to rocket propulsion systems, NMIS helps the aerospace industry improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce material waste and accelerate production readiness through engineering expertise, advanced manufacturing and process innovation.
Improving cost and performance
Developing and validating advanced manufacturing routes that reduce material use, shorten lead times and improve component performance.
Accelerating industrial adoption
Evaluating, proving and scaling emerging manufacturing technologies to support confident industrial adoption.
Improving the manufacture and integration of complex aerospace systems.
From avionics and power electronics to control, sensing and integrated aircraft systems, NMIS helps the aerospace industry improve manufacturing performance, quality and production readiness through engineering expertise, digital technologies and advanced manufacturing.
Connected and intelligent manufacturing
Applying automation, AI and digital technologies to improve manufacturing efficiency, process control and production performance.
Verification and validation
Using modelling, simulation, inspection and verification to improve product quality, manufacturing confidence and industrial adoption.
Keeping high-value aerospace assets in service for longer.
From advanced repair technologies to digital lifecycle management, NMIS helps the aerospace industry improve asset performance, reduce downtime and maximise product value throughout the operational life of aerospace components.
Extending asset life
Developing repair, remanufacture and inspection technologies that improve performance, reduce waste and support the continued operation of high-value aerospace assets.
Smarter lifecycle management
Applying digital product passports, predictive maintenance and data-driven decision making to improve traceability, maintenance planning and long-term asset management.
How we can help
Specialist technical capabilities for the aerospace sector
Our integrated technical capabilities help aerospace businesses increase production, reduce costs and improve in-service performance across the product lifecycle.
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Advanced materials characterisation
Additive manufacturing – high pressure cold spray
Additive manufacturing – direct energy deposition (laser & arc)
Artificial intelligence (AI)
Augmented reality
Cold forming
Cold spray repair
Composite material development
Data analytics
Design for manufacture (DfM)
Digital product passports
Digital twins
Electrical continuity testing
Electrical interconnect - wire and ribbon bonding
Encapsulation - resin and epoxy dispense, and overmoulding
Environmental testing
Environmental testing - thermal shock, humidity, temperature and voltage bias
Field Assisted Sintering Technology (FAST)
Flow and shear forming
FutureForge (open die, closed die, isothermal forging)
High value recycling
Hybrid manufacturing
Inspection
ISO7 (class 10,000) cleanroom
Laser singluation, depanelling and sealing
Large-scale additive manufacturing
Lifecycle management
Maintenance, repair & overhaul (MRO)
Machining
Material behaviour
Materials qualification
Materials recovery & recycling
Mechanical testing & validation
Metrology
Near net shape manufacturing
Non destructive testing (NDT) - thermography, UT, XCT
Oven and ultraviolet curing
Predictive maintenance
Pull and shear testing
Radial forging
Remanufacture
Residual stress analysis
Robotics & automation
Rotary friction welding
Semiconductor packaging
Semiconductor wafer processing - thinning, polishing and dicing
Semiconductor die attach - bonding and sintering
Ultrasonic welding
Surface engineering
Simulation & modelling
Superplastic forming
Systems integration
Verification & validation
Virtual reality
Composites manufacturing – autoclave & out of autoclave
Beyond manufacturing
Building capability for the future of aerospace
Developing new manufacturing technologies is only part of the picture. Long-term success also depends on skilled people, resilient supply chains and better use of manufacturing data. Alongside our engineering expertise, NMIS helps aerospace businesses build the capability needed to compete and grow.
Supply chain development
Helping manufacturers strengthen capability, adopt new technologies and access future aerospace programmes by building more resilient and competitive supply chains.
Workforce & skills
Building the workforce needed for the future of aerospace manufacturing through apprenticeships, specialist training and industry-led upskilling, helping businesses develop the skills required for next-generation technologies.
Data analytics
Turning manufacturing data into actionable insights that improve decision-making, traceability and operational performance across the aerospace product lifecycle.
Companies we work with
Case studies
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Our process
How we work with you
We know every aerospace project is unique, so we work closely with you to understand your technical challenges, business goals and project requirements.
- Start a conversation
We begin by understanding your project objectives, technical requirements and timescales. - Tailored support
We begin by understanding your project objectives, technical requirements and timescales. - Deliver results
We work collaboratively to deliver measurable outcomes, whether that's accelerating product development, optimising manufacturing processes or addressing critical supply chain challenges. - Ongoing partnership
Our relationship doesn't end with project delivery – we're here to support your continued success and growth in the aerospace sector.
Work with us
Ready to move your next aerospace project forward?
Whether you're looking to increase production, reduce manufacturing costs, develop new technologies or extend the life of high-value aerospace assets, our team is ready to help. Get in touch to discuss your project and explore how we can support your business.
